Spektrum Management Group
Aerospace, defense and government support
Mission Security Coordinator
Full-TimePosted on 9/14/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Norfolk, VA, USA
In Person
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in security administration, risk management, criminology, public administration, or industrial security administration, including responsibility for planning, coordination, and execution of security operations for high-profile events, international travel, or multinational operations.
- At least 3 years' experience planning, managing, and executing security measures for major events involving VIPs, senior leadership, or large-scale international operations, including risk assessments, site security surveys, and coordination with local law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and emergency responders.
- Possession of a recognized certification in Risk Management, such as PMP, CRMP, or equivalent, or another relevant security-related qualification.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret security-related data from open-source intelligence and classified or unclassified sources, and develop security briefings, risk assessments, and incident reports for senior leadership and operational teams.
- Ability to engage effectively with senior leadership, internal teams, external security agencies, and local law enforcement, including providing briefings, coordinating security measures, and communicating during mission execution.
- Proficiency in English at STANAG 6001 Standardized Linguistic Profile 3333 or equivalent.
- An active NATO SECRET or higher security clearance issued by a NATO member nation's industrial security authority, maintained throughout the period of performance.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; security databases; collaborative tools such as SharePoint and Teams; online resources for open-source intelligence gathering; and digital platforms for planning, coordination, and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Analyze reports from the ACT travel database to identify high-risk destinations and critical travel locations for HQ SACT personnel.
- Collect and analyze security information from open-source intelligence, classified reports, and local security advisories to assess risks and threats before travel.
- Provide comprehensive security briefings to HQ SACT travelers, including security protocols, local risks, and mitigation strategies tailored to individual missions and events.
- Develop security plans for high-risk events and missions, ensuring that travel and event operations comply with NATO security policies and procedures.
- Perform regular risk assessments and security audits to identify vulnerabilities at planned event sites and recommend risk mitigation measures.
- Lead site surveys to assess vulnerabilities at event venues and develop security reports and risk mitigation strategies based on findings.
- Examine attendee lists for non-NATO participants and evaluate counterintelligence risks, identifying individuals or groups who may pose security threats to NATO personnel or operations.
- Prepare security briefs for senior leaders and management approval in coordination with the FP Staff Officer and FP Assistant.
- Be present at host venues during events to assist Delegate Assistance Centres, registration desks, and check-in desks, providing security assistance and oversight.
- Coordinate security efforts for Diamond Events and external missions with local authorities, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies, including security logistics, site assessments, and emergency response protocols.
- Assist with on-site security management at events by overseeing Delegate Assistance Centres, registration desks, and check-in points and ensuring that security protocols are followed.
- Prepare after-action reports and post-event analyses, identify key security challenges, and document security protocols for future reference.
- Work with the FP team to generate lessons-learned products and historical security documents to improve future planning and risk management.
- Ensure compliance with NATO documentation standards for security-related reports and briefings, formally recording security incidents and lessons.
- Provide briefings and consultations to internal NATO stakeholders, including FP officers, NATO Command leadership, and event planners, regarding security requirements, risk management, and operational priorities.
- Collaborate with local agencies and international organizations to harmonize security policies and procedures with NATO requirements for personnel safety.
Desired Qualifications
- Additional certifications in counterterrorism or crisis management will be considered an asset.
About the company
Spektrum Management Group provides consulting, staffing, logistics and market support across defense, humanitarian and government sectors. It helps clients plan, win, deliver and operate programs, recruits specialist personnel and coordinates products or support for demanding locations. The company focuses on international institutions, English-speaking governments and ministries of defense, with documented work supporting NATO requirements. Its model combines subject-matter experts, supplier networks and project teams rather than acting only as a recruitment agency or equipment reseller.
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